Jhs Pedals 3 Series Ring Modulator

Two iconic nods: the Ringworm spirit and the Green Ringer philosophy

Ring modulation has long carried the reputation of a "special" effect: fascinating, sometimes unpredictable, and capable of shifting a guitar sound toward bell-like timbres, mechanical beats, or deliberately dissonant harmonies. Precisely, the 3 Series Ring Modulator does not aim to be just another gadget: it offers a version designed to be usable, with two clearly distinct approaches.
On one hand, the Earworm mode evokes a modern, nervous ring mod, with that hypnotic and abrasive quality often associated with textures inspired by the Way Huge Ringworm. On the other, the Green Lantern mode is based on the idea of a wave rectifier similar to the Green Ringer: an octave that maintains an organic feel, here combined with ring modulation for more singing harmonics... while remaining strange enough to awaken an overly tame part.

A pedal for guitarists who love textures, not just "clean sounds"

The 3 Series Ring Modulator is aimed at curious musicians who like to push the guitar beyond its usual role without spending hours taming the machine. It naturally finds its place in alternative rock, indie, noise, post-rock, ambient, electro, experimental stoner, but it can also be very effective in funk or pop whenever a subtle movement, a slightly "foreign" vibration, or a signature effect on a specific part is sought.
At low intensity, the ring mod can behave like an atypical modulation, with an almost "choral" or shimmering sensation that makes a clean tone breathe. Pushed further, it delivers sharper attacks, a more metallic texture, and harmonics that give the impression of a hybrid instrument between guitar and synth. Live, it's the kind of effect perfect for marking a chorus, creating a build-up, or making a simple line instantly memorable. In the studio, it becomes a true sound design palette: doubling, drones, textured layers under delay and reverb, or bell effects that slip into the mix.

Two modes, a simple logic: from subtle thrills to controlled chaos

What makes this pedal inspiring is that it covers extremes while remaining coherent. The Earworm mode highlights the "straightforward" ring modulation: metallic timbres, beats, intermodulations, and that sensation of frequencies crossing around your note. This is typically the mode to favor for staccato riffs, mono phrases, or passages where you want the guitar to become a full-fledged sound source, almost percussive.
The Green Lantern mode adds a more "playable" dimension thanks to the wave rectifier approach: the octave obtained keeps a natural side, particularly pleasant on the upper neck, double stops, and precise attacks. The interest is not just to get an octave above, but to benefit from the octave + ring mod combination: more singing harmonics, sometimes easier to integrate into an arrangement, with that little unexpected grain that draws the ear at the right moment.
For pedalboard integration, an effective approach is to place the pedal before delays and reverbs, to preserve articulation and let time-based effects amplify the texture. With an overdrive or fuzz upstream, you thicken the sound and get leads that "take off." With a well-dynamic clean tone, you instead enjoy pick responsiveness and how the effect clings to playing nuances.

The sound

The 3 Series Ring Modulator sits exactly where an effect becomes a signature: subtle enough to add gentle movement, and spectacular enough to turn a phrase into a sonic event. At the low end of the range, you get a shimmer that "cleanly dirties" the signal: perfect for creating tension on an arpeggio, giving a slightly synthetic halo to a chord, or thickening a sustained note without crushing the fundamental.
Increasing the intensity, the ring modulation reveals its most expressive side: bell timbres, controlled dissonances, cutting attacks, and that sensation of a musical machine reacting to your playing. The Green Lantern mode brings a more organic color to the strangeness: the octave retains a lively grain and can evoke certain vintage atmospheres, while remaining unusual enough to highlight a hook, intro, or break. This is typically the kind of pedal that replaces nothing else but can become your secret weapon whenever you want an "out of frame" moment without losing control.

Technical specifications

Effects	Effects, Ring modulation	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	White
Type	sector

Two modes	Earworm (inspired by the Way Huge Ringworm) and Green Lantern (inspired by the Green Ringer circuit, wave rectifier with a natural-sounding octave effect, in addition to ring modulation)	Power supply	not included
Range	from subtle modulation to extreme metallic textures	Required power supply	9V DC center negative
Input	6.35mm Jack	Consumption	70 mA
Output	6.35mm Jack